CHIROPRACTOR Darren Gray and secondary school teacher Vanessa Gray discussed the use of artificial intelligence in education during a forum at MacKillop College on Monday 16 March.
Hosted by the school’s Parent Forum, their presentation “Better Learning: How We Learn and the Impact of AI in Education,” drew a crowd of parents, educators and community members hoping to gain some understanding of what artificial intelligence means for the next generation.
“The feedback from the night was incredible,” said Darren.
“Parents are hungry for this conversation.
“They know AI is here – they just want practical tools to navigate it with their kids.”
Topics covered included attention, memory consolidation, the role of movement and sleep, and how chronic stress affects cognitive performance in children.
AI is already embedded in classrooms and shaping how young people learn.
Darren and Vanessa encouraged parents and educators to think about the cognitive risks of passive screen engagement, and how to raise children who are empowered users of AI rather than passive consumers.
Timed to coincide with their community presentations, Darren and Vanessa Gray have released their new book, “Gen AI: Future-Proof Your Child” written for parents, educators and carers.
By Pauline CAIN
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